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PUSAKA ~ Tradition, Culture, Ideas

Pusaka is a non-governmental organisation dedicated to supporting the viability of traditional Malaysian art forms such as Wayang Kulit, Mak Yong, Main Puteri, Manora and Kuda Kepang. Pusaka works closely with cultural practitioners to organise performances and youth training projects, as well as to document cultural traditions. While ensuring the viability and independence of cultural traditions at the community level, Pusaka strives to engage a wider audience in understanding and appreciating these traditions -- locally, nationally and internationally.

11/10/2026

PUSAKA would like to express our warm thanks appreciation to Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS and Petrosains - The Discovery Centre for inviting us to be part of Kuala Lumpur Seni & STEM Festival 2026, which took place last weekend 3-5 October at KLCC Esplanade.

Special thanks to H.E. Dr. Ivan Velimir Starčević, Ambassador of Croatia to Malaysia, for gracing our performance with your presence.

Deepest thanks, as always, to our beloved community of performers — Cantonese Opera by Yuet Wan Cantonese Opera KL, Urumee Melum by MASANA KALI, Boria by Omar Hashim Omara, and Seni Reog by Kumpulan Sri Wahyuni. You are all incredible and stars onstage. ✨❤️

Hope to see you at KLSSF again next year! 💫

Photos by Azizul Rahimee Wahab, PUSAKA

05/10/2026

Stunning photos of our Seni Reog performance by Teratak Sri Wahyuni, presented by PUSAKA for Kuala Lumpur Seni & STEM Festival at KLCC, organised by Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS and Petrosains - The Discovery Centre.

01/10/2026

For Kuala Lumpur Seni & STEM Festival 2026, organised by Petrosains - The Discovery Centre and Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS,

PUSAKA is proud to present

Seni Reog
featuring Kumpulan Sri Wahyuni

Date/ Tarikh: Saturday/ Sabtu, 3 October 2026
Time/ Masa: 8:30pm - 9:20pm
Venue/ Tempat: KLCC Esplanade

Date/ Tarikh: Sunday/ Ahad, 4 October 2026
Time/ Masa: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Venue/ Tempat: KLCC Esplanade

Free admission/ Masuk percuma

Seni Reog is a tradition that originates from Ponorogo in East Java, Indonesia, and has been practised in Johor for generations by communities of Javanese descent.

Also known as Reog Ponorogo, the tradition traces its narrative origins to the legend of King Kelono Sewandono of Bantarangin, the beautiful Princess of Kediri, and a ferocious Singa Barong that protects the princess’ kingdom.

The centerpiece of the Reog Ponorogo is the majestic Singa Barong mask: a lion’s head elaborately decked with peacock feathers. It requires great skill and strength to wear the Singa Barong mask, which reaches over 7 feet high and weighs around 50kg.

Kumpulan Sri Wahyuni from Batu Pahat, Johor, established in 1970 by the late Wak Mad, are among the most acclaimed masters of the Reog Ponorogo tradition in Malaysia.
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Sempena Kuala Lumpur Seni & STEM Festival 2026, anjuran Petrosains dan Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS,

PUSAKA dengan bangganya mempersembahkan

Seni Reog
bersama Kumpulan Sri Wahyuni

Seni Reog ialah seni budaya warisan yang berasal dari Ponorogo, Jawa Timur, Indonesia, dan diamalkan di Johor sejak turun-temurun oleh masyarakat keturunan Jawa.

Dikenali juga sebagai Reog Ponorogo, tradisi ini membawa kisah asalnya daripada legenda Raja Kelono Sewandono dari Bantarangin, Puteri Songgolangit yang jelita dari Kediri, dan seekor Singa Barong yang garang lagi gagah, penjaga setia kerajaan sang puteri.

Daya tarikan utama Reog Ponorogo ialah topeng Singa Barong yang megah, berwajah singa dihiasi bulu burung merak. Memakainya menuntut kemahiran dan kekuatan luar biasa; topengnya menjulang lebih 7 kaki dan memikul berat sekitar 50kg.

Ditubuhkan pada tahun 1970 oleh adiguru Wak Mad di Batu Pahat, Johor, Sri Wahyuni antara pengamal Seni Reog yang paling disegani di Malaysia.

29/09/2026

For Kuala Lumpur Seni & STEM Festival 2026, organised by Petrosains - The Discovery Centre and Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS,

PUSAKA is proud to present

Boria
featuring Kumpulan Boria Omara

Date: Saturday, 3 October 2026
Time: 5:30pm – 6:00pm
Venue: KLCC Esplanade

Boria is a popular cultural heritage tradition among the Malay and Jawi Peranakan communities of Penang. It is an intrinsically diverse theatrical tradition that combines elements of drama and comedy, singing, dancing and verse to create a vibrant, festive mood for performers and audience alike. Eclectic cosmopolitan cultural influences converge in the Boria — from the Persian passion play of ta’ziyeh, cavalry marches, Malay pantun and joget to Latin and Bollywood rhythms.

PUSAKA works with Kumpulan Boria Omara, one of the most established Boria groups of Penang. Boria Omara is led by Pak Omar Hashim, who has been recognised as a Tokoh Warisan Orang Hidup (Living Heritage Figure) by the National Department of Heritage, Malaysia.

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Sempena Kuala Lumpur Seni & STEM Festival 2026, dianjurkan oleh Petrosains dan Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS,

PUSAKA dengan bangganya mempersembahkan

Boria
bersama Kumpulan Boria Omara

Tarikh: Sabtu, 3 Oktober 2026
Masa: 5:30 – 6:00 petang
Tempat: KLCC Esplanade

Boria merupakan seni budaya warisan terkenal dalam kalangan Melayu dan Jawi Peranakan Pulau Pinang. Seni pementasan yang meriah ini mengabungkan unsur lakonan, lawak jenaka, nyanyian dan tarian dalam mempersembahkan suasana bersuka ria untuk para penonton. Pelbagai pengaruh budaya bertemu dalam pementasan Boria — daripada tradisi Parsi ta'ziyeh, pancaragam kavalri, pantun dan joget hingga rentak Latin dan Bollywood.

PUSAKA bekerjasama rapat bersama Kumpulan Boria Omara, antara kumpulan Boria terkenal di Pulau Pinang. Boria Omara dikendalikan oleh Pak Omar Hashim, penerima anugerah Tokoh Warisan Orang Hidup daripada Jabatan Warisan Negara.

27/09/2026

For Kuala Lumpur Seni & STEM Festival 2026, organised by Petrosains - The Discovery Centre and Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS,

PUSAKA is proud to present

Urumee Melum
featuring Chinna Rasa Urumee Melum Masana Kali

Date: Saturday, 3 October 2026
Time: 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Venue: KLCC Esplanade
Free admission

Urumee Melum is a folk tradition essential to the Indian traditions found in Malaysia. Believed to possess deep sacred power, the Urumee Melum tradition is mostly associated with the 'calling of the spirit' associated with trance. In Malaysia, Urumee Melum has become a meeting place of Tamil identity principally among the youth, creating a vibrant movement within the broader spectrum of Malaysian-Indian culture.

Chinna Rasa Urumee Melum Masana Kali is made up of energetic young performers who are masters at stirring the souls of listeners with their impassioned drumming. They are renowned for their technical and performative brilliance, their openness to experiment, and responsiveness to new cultural influences.
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Sempena Kuala Lumpur Seni & STEM Festival 2026, anjuran Petrosains dan Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS,

PUSAKA dengan bangganya mempersembahkan

Urumee Melum
bersama Chinna Rasa Urumee Melum Masana Kali

Tarikh: Sabtu, 3 Oktober 2026
Masa: 3:00 – 3:30 petang
Tempat: KLCC Esplanade
Masuk percuma

Urumee Melum merupakan seni rakyat yang penting dalam khazanah budaya India di Malaysia. Dipercayai memiliki kuasa sakral yang mendalam, paluan Urumee Melum lazimnya dikaitkan dengan ‘seruan semangat’ dalam persembahan tradisional. Di Malaysia, Urumee Melum telah menjadi ruang pertemuan identiti Tamil, khususnya dalam kalangan golongan muda, sekali gus mencetuskan sebuah gerakan bersemarak dalam landskap budaya masyarakat India di Malaysia.

Chinna Rasa Urumee Melum Masana Kali terdiri daripada penggendang muda yang bertenaga, sentiasa menggetarkan jiwa pendengar melalui rentak penuh semangat. Mereka dikenali atas kecemerlangan teknik, keterbukaan untuk bereksperimen, serta kepekaan terhadap pengaruh budaya baharu.

23/09/2026

For Kuala Lumpur Seni & STEM Festival 2026, organised by Petrosains and Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS,

PUSAKA is proud to present

Cantonese Opera
featuring Yuet Wan Cantonese Opera Association KL
with scenes from "The Legend of White Snake"

Date: Friday, 2 October 2026
Time: 6:30pm – 7:00pm
Venue: KLCC Esplanade
Free admission

Cantonese Opera is a highly stylised Chinese performing art blending music, singing, acting, dance, and martial arts. Known for its elaborate costumes, ornamented face paint, and arias sung in classical Cantonese, it has long been a cultural mainstay of the Cantonese community in KL.

Yuet Wan Cantonese Opera Association KL is one of the art form's key pillars of preservation in the city. Founded by passionate practitioners, the association is committed to sustaining Cantonese opera through performances, training workshops, and youth engagement — playing a vital role in passing on this rich heritage to future generations while nurturing deeper appreciation among broader audiences in KL.
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Sempena Kuala Lumpur Seni & STEM Festival 2026, dianjurkan oleh Petrosains - The Discovery Centre dan Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS,

PUSAKA dengan bangganya mempersembahkan

Opera Kantonis
bersama Persatuan Opera Kantonis Yuet Wan KL
dengan adegan daripada "Legenda Ular Putih"

Tarikh: Jumaat, 2 Oktober 2026
Masa: 6:30 – 7:00 petang
Tempat: KLCC Esplanade
Masuk percuma

Opera Kantonis ialah seni persembahan Cina klasik yang sarat dengan gaya dan ciri istimewa. Seni warisan ini menggabungkan muzik, nyanyian, lakonan, tarian dan seni mempertahankan diri, dengan busana mewah dan solekan wajah yang khas. Ia sekian lama menjadi tunjang budaya masyarakat Kantonis di Kuala Lumpur.

Persatuan Opera Kantonis Yuet Wan KL merupakan salah satu tunggak pemuliharaan seni ini di bandar raya, tekad mengekalkan warisan ini melalui persembahan, bengkel latihan dan penglibatan golongan muda bagi mewariskannya kepada generasi akan datang.

17/09/2026

The tireless effort of our beloved Sri Wahyuni… sustaining their art through generations.

02/04/2026

Pengiktirafan Unesco tak semestinya lestarikan budaya

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Menurut pemerhatian Pengarah Kreatif PUSAKA Pauline Fan, pengiktirafan daripada Unesco tidak semestinya akan melestarikan sesuatu kebudayaan itu.

Episod penuh:

YouTube: https://youtu.be/nrrACs9noaE

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7GlDaOavuAl4b7vNfal08W?si=AmEw47DwTc27SfK09cZ9vg&t=0&pi=opUdm_8JRqiyK

Address

16B, Jalan Wan Kadir 1, TTDI
Kuala Lumpur
60000

Telephone

+60377321407

Website

http://www.pusaka.org/

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Yayasan AMAL Malaysia - Wilayah
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